Domestic
Drought Causes Significant Decline in Freight Transport on Dutch Rivers
The drought during the summer of 2026 has severely impacted freight transport on Dutch rivers. In August, inland vessels transported nearly 19 percent less cargo compared to the same period a year earlier. The decline was especially notable in transport between the Netherlands and Germany. The reduced water levels made navigation more difficult, leading to a substantial decrease in the volume of goods moved. These figures highlight the vulnerability of river transport to extreme weather conditions.
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